As the week progresses members of both chambers have moved their work to their respective floors. The Senate and House have until February 14 to move bills to the opposite chamber. As a result, both floors are full of activity as legislators move bills forward in the process.

While the Legislature changed focus from committee to the floor, higher education introduced some new faces to policymakers this week to advocate for higher education.

Earlier this week trustees and regents from the public two- and four-year sectors traveled to Olympia to meet with legislators.

The trustees and regents met with several senators and representatives throughout much of the day to advocate on behalf of higher education in Washington. In addition the dialogue with legislators provided insight into the context and next steps around both policy and budgets.